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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just heard back from Bristows! Moved to video interview stage.
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It was generic but outlined what they mostly judged it upon.
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I answered this question previously if you look at my comment history :)
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Or best fit get addressed first - the rejection email said what they were looking at - they then work down through the others so they're sort of scored.
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I got a no today. They seem to be doing the positive & negative responses in batches.
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No nothing!
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No I haven’t but someone posted they have an AC I did!
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Was it not just a standard CappFinity one? I've done a few too many recently, so I can't quite remember.
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No, not heard back on either, was a non-STEM OD applicant for Bird & Bird, Bristows nothing since submitting application
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just completed the Mayer Brown assessment - not sure if I'm the only one, but I much prefer the Amberjack experience. I've found the CappFinity, particularly critical thinking, so repetitive.
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The issue for them is that could open up a can of worms for them. You get rejected but know you had a strong score you ultimately may end up asking them why you were rejected - far easier to leave it vague based on the volumes they get.
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Andrei these are amazing tips - thank you! They are a top priority for me and have one open day so think I'll hold off for now!
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It’s tricky as the one I want to apply to is rolling as it’s one of my top targets but I’d also like to have more facetime before submitting my application.
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How do people tend to approach applying for VS’ when you’re waiting on hearing about an OD from the firm? Do you hold off until you find out?
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So odd because mine won’t remember my work experience!
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Are we siding with not everyone is getting the WG from Bird & Bird? I applied 4th October so if that’s the case must need to write that one off
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think I sent my app around the 4th October so perhaps they just have a backlog to work through?
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you submit your B&B application?
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Check my last post 💪 19th September
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There was quite a large gap between! I completed my 1st one 27th September and next one came through 9th October
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